Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications

Model Year	2017	2018
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Mercedes-Benz GLC
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	113.1 in	-9.6 in
Length	169.8 in	183.3 in	-13.5 in
Width	70.3 in	74.4 in	-4.1 in
Height	56.1 in	64.5 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	4462 lb.	-450 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	17.4 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.5 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	56.5 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	37.3 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	20.5 ft³	-10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	56.5 ft³	-17 ft³

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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